Undergraduate students practicing manual resuscitation on a paediatric simulator

Setting you up for success as a nursing student

At Nottingham, hands-on practical learning is embedded throughout your course to ensure you’re gaining those essential skills as soon as day one.

Wondering about the most intriguing nursing modules? Nursing students Zac, Katie and Sonia talk about their favourite modules.

Zac (Mental Health Nursing) found the biosciences and pharmacokinetics modules to be incredibly engaging. Exploring the intricacies of medication, he discovered how drugs work and the crucial reasons behind prescribing specific medications. This knowledge not only deepened his understanding of mental health treatments but also empowered him to comprehend the essential role medications play in patient care.

Both Katie (Child Nursing) and Sonia (Adult Nursing) found the psychosocial module to be a standout in their nursing journey. This module explores external factors influencing conditions in child nursing and delves into the social aspects of patients. Katie explored how external elements can impact a child's health, while Sonia was excited to learn more about the approach that considers various social factors affecting adult patients' wellbeing.

During your nursing course, you'll study a range of modules from complex care to clinical skills. In this video, current nursing students, Sonia, Katie and Zac tell us about their favourite modules and why they enjoyed them..

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